How to Use a Microsoft Adaptive Hub for Playing Video Games

In this video, SpecialEffect OT, Sachin takes a look at the Microsoft Adaptive Hub and introduces features that may help players with using accessibility switches to play video games on Windows PC.

Timestamps:

Introduction (0:00)
Section 1, Device Overview (2:02)
Section 2, Device Connection (5:24)
Section 3, Microsoft Accessory Centre App (7:10)
3.1 Useful Switch Outputs (9:18)
3.1.1 Key Combination Output (9:28)
3.1.2 Sticky Key Setting (10:19)
3.1.3 Short Press & Long Press (10:52)
3.2 Using Profiles (11:49)
3.3 Stacking Switch Inputs (13:22)
3.4 Mouse Control (16:16)
3.4.1 Switch Mouse (16:35)
3.4.2 Cursor Rotation (17:09)
3.5 Additional Commands (18:19)
3.5.1 Macro Commands (18:22)
3.5.2 Windows Shortcut Outputs (19:15)
3.6 Mobile and Tablet Devices (20:02)
3.7 Alternative Options (20:34)
Outro (20:56)

Links Mentioned:

Rebinding Xbox Adaptive Controller to output keyboard keys: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/0...

Connecting Microsoft Adaptive Hub to mobile devices:    • Microsoft Adaptive Accessories - Switch Co...  

SpecialEffect is a UK charity (1121004) that helps physically disabled players to access video games. Please visit https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/ for more information.


Video by Tom Williams

Music Credits:
Magiksolo - Mistake
Lalinea - Red Gambit
Magiksolo - Shinjuku
Magiksolo - Taito
Magiksolo - Shinagawa
Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat